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Ground Beef Tacos
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Ground Beef Tacos

This Ground Beef Tacos recipe uses seasoned, sautéed ground beef combined with cooked onions and diced jalapeños, all simmered with tomato sauce and salsa for a flavorful filling. Warmed tortillas serve as the base, filled with beef and topped with a variety of fresh taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and guacamole. The combination offers a classic Tex-Mex flavor with a balance of heat, savory meatiness, and fresh garnishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Taco Meat
  • 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning (See Note 1.)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper See Note 2, deseeded and diced
  • 4 ounces tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces red salsa
Tortillas
  • 8 tortillas (See Note 3.)
Taco Toppings
  • lettuce See Note 4, shredded
  • tomato chopped
  • onion chopped
  • cheese shredded
  • guacamole prepared

Instructions

Taco Meat
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  1. Cook The Vegetables. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Then when the oil is hot, add the onions and jalapenos (or bell peppers) and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Brown The Ground Beef. When the onions and peppers softened, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until the ground beef is brown and no longer pink.
  3. Season The Ground Beef. After the ground beef is browned, sprinkle the taco seasoning over the ground beef and stir. Pour the tomato sauce and salsa over the ground beef and cook for 20 minutes.
Tortillas
  1. Heat The Tortillas. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper town and place on a microwave safe plate. Heat the tortillas for about 30 seconds until warm. Repeat if necessary.
Taco Toppings
  1. Gather The Taco Toppings. Place the taco toppings in separate bowls, if making a taco bar, to let guests add their own toppings, or just to make it easier for you to speed up the taco assembly.
  2. Assemble The Tacos. Hold the tortilla in one hand and with the other hand spoon taco meat into the tortilla.
  3. Add Taco Toppings. Add your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. See the full list of suggested taco toppings in the blog post above.

Notes

  • Store-bought taco seasoning can be used for convenience or make a homemade mix for more control over flavor.
  • Green bell peppers may replace jalapeños for less spice, or omit peppers entirely to reduce heat.
  • Choose corn or flour tortillas, or substitute with lettuce cups or crispy cheese shells for different textures or dietary preferences.
  • Select toppings according to preference; common choices include shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 651mg (27%) Potassium 496mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 214IU (4%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 651mg 27%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 214IU 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.